Hail HistoryHail history for Howard County, IA
49 hail reports in Howard County since 2006 on 23 days. The largest stones measured 3.50 in on Apr 14, 2026.
Cities in Howard County
Recent hail in Howard County
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | McIntire 1 hail report |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Lourdes 1 hail report |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 3.50 in | Elma, Saratoga 2 hail reports |
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Hail days in Howard County by year
When hail season peaks in Howard County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Howard County
66 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Howard County since 2006, on 32 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Jun 16, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | 51 mph, a measured | Saratoga, Cresco 3 wind reports |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Cresco Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 2, 2025 | 52 mph, a estimat | Chester 1 wind report |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 63 mph, a estimat | Riceville 1 wind report |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 69 mph, a estimat | Elma, Lime Spgs 2 wind reports |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Lourdes 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Elma 1 wind report |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 69 mph, a estimat | Elma, Lime Spgs 2 wind reports |
| May 30, 2022 | 64 mph, a estimat | Riceville, Saratoga 2 wind reports |
| Dec 15, 2021 | 66 mph, a estimat | Vernon Spgs, Lime Spgs, Cresco Muni Airport 8 wind reports |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Howard County; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).